Dangerous Afternoon (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1961, Dangerous Afternoon is a drama film directed by Charles Saunders, running about 59 minutes.
What it’s about. The manager of a halfway house for female ex-cons takes action when a blackmailer threatens to expose her secret.
Who’s in it. Dangerous Afternoon stars Ruth Dunning as Miss Letty Frost / Irma Randall, Joanna Dunham as Freda Maybury, Gladys Henson as Miss Caroline Cassell and Nora Nicholson as Mrs. Louisa Sprule, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Dangerous Afternoon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dangerous Afternoon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dangerous Afternoon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dangerous Afternoon (1961)?
- In US, Dangerous Afternoon is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dangerous Afternoon worth watching?
- Dangerous Afternoon holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dangerous Afternoon?
- Dangerous Afternoon stars Ruth Dunning, Joanna Dunham, Gladys Henson, Nora Nicholson and May Hallatt.
- When was Dangerous Afternoon released?
- Dangerous Afternoon was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.